Germantown Location (GT)

for grades completed: Pre-K - 2nd | 3rd - 5th | 6th - 7th | 7th - 9th | 9th + above

A Camp Sonshine camp convenient for campers coming from the Germantown, Damascus, and Gaithersburg area.
Celebrating seventeen years bringing Camp Sonshine’s award-winning program to the Germantown area, this satellite location offers top of the line traditional day camp activities and a stellar reputation for consistently great staff. Whether it’s on or off-site, Germantown campers enjoy a wealth of age appropriate activities ranging from our trademark go-karts to our outrageous assemblies to our fun-filled theme days and pool trips.  In addition, Camp Sonshine counselors take the time to share basic Christian values at key moments in the camp day through their model behavior, individual attention, and coaching through challenges.  Hundreds of campers return year after year to join in Camp Sonshine Germantown’s safe, fun and welcoming Christian environment in which counselors lead campers through a wealth of fun activities and help them build better relationships with their peers, with themselves and with God.
Please don't hesitate to call our office at (301) 989-2267 ext. 1272 if you have any questions about any of our programs.
                                                                                                                    

DISCOVERY AND EXPLORER CAMP GT
Campers who have completed Pre-K–2nd grades
We cut no corners to give your child the extra special care you want and they deserve.   Our youngest campers’ safe and structured schedule includes go-karts, archery, canoes*, paddleboats, swimming, moonbounce, drama, arts and crafts, water games, and nature activities. Activities are also held off grounds, which may include, but are not limited to: local state parks, children’s museums and Cunningham Falls.
Campers have an optional Latestay on the first Thursday of each session. All Latestays are off-grounds, and campers participate in special activities such as special activities such as going on an adventurous stick hunt, roasting their own marshmallows, playing games, and more! During the second session, the latestay will be held on the second Thursday of the session due to the Independence Day holiday! All activities are outside in fresh air or in our air-conditioned rooms. This program is popular and tends to fill up quickly! Discovery campers (Pre-K and K) are in mixed-gender groups. Explorer campers (1st and 2nd grades) are grouped by gender.
*Pre-K and Kindergarten groups participate in mini paddleboats. 

ADVENTURE CAMP GT
Campers who have completed 3rd–5th grades
Adventure Camp offers a safe and active outdoor experience in which campers build friendships, develop skills, grow in confidence, and create great summer memories! Activities vary by grade and include go-karts, archery, canoes, paddleboats, swimming, moonbounce, drama, arts and crafts, sports and water games, and nature activities. Activities are also held off-grounds, which may include but are not limited to: bowling, roller-skating, miniature golf, Cunningham Falls, and more!
The Adventure program includes what we call 'Choose your own Adventure'. ‘Choose your own Adventure’ will be a half-day set aside for your child to choose what activity he or she would like to specialize in. Each child will have this opportunity once a week as part of our Adventure program. Campers choose from a wide range of activities that highlight a variety of skills and interests. Activities may include things like: spy tactics and training, culinary masterpieces, karate, sports, dance, music videos, backyard combat engineering and others.
Campers have an optional Overnighter the first Friday of each session. During the second session, the overnighter will be held on the second Friday of the session due to the Independence Day holiday. Overnighters are held at Little Bennett Regional Park where campers participate in special team-building activities such as setting up their group tent and roasting marshmallows over a campfire, playing games, and camping out! Adventure campers come home tired and happy after days filled with safe, incredibly fun and unforgettable experiences. All campers are grouped by grade and gender.

HIGH ADVENTURE CAMP GT
Campers who have completed 6th and 7th grades
The activities in this program are tailored to meet the likes and needs of High Adventure campers. Our trained staff builds fulfilling, supportive relationships with your teen to give them the best possible summer experience! High Adventure boasts an incredible program full of games, theme parties, swimming, roller-skating, bowling, ice-skating, and awesome day trips to places which may include but are not limited to: Beaver Dam, Splashdown park, Baltimore Inner Harbor and more! Campers have an Overnighter (included in tuition fees) on the first Friday of each session. During the second session, the overnighter will be held on the second Friday of the session due to the Independence Day holiday. Activities for our overnighters may include Six Flags America, All Star Sports Complex, and other exciting activities. Counselors also help lead group discussions on various topics affecting teens today. Our trained staff really cares about this age group and know how to give pre-teens and teens an incredible summer! All campers are grouped by grade and gender.
*Please be sure to sign and return the conduct agreement.
[download conduct agreement]

TEEN ADVENTURE CAMP GT
Campers who have completed 8th and 9th grades
Teen Adventure is back and stronger than ever after an amazing first year.

Our Teen Adventure Program is based on activities teenagers love. We will do things like exciting scavenger hunts, travel to places like laser tag, water parks, theme parks and much more. Campers have an Overnighter (included in tuition) on the first Thursday of each session.
Overnighters run from Thursday morning to Friday night. During the second session, the overnighter will be held on the second Thursday and Friday of the session due to the Independence Day holiday. These are no ordinary Overnighters! We charter air-conditioned tour buses for all of our overnight trips, which also include hotel accommodations, meals and admissions. We will join our Silver Spring Teen Adventure Camp for these amazing adventures. For a list of dates and scheduled location, please click here.

We know teenagers need meaningful relationships and good role models to follow. That’s why we hire counselors who are not only committed to Christian values, but who are also trained to relate to teens and help them with the issues they face. We strive to create an environment where teens feel safe emotionally and physically, where they can be themselves, hang out with friends and have great role models.  All campers are grouped by grade and gender. If there are changes in grouping, you will be notified.
[download conduct agreement]

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM GT
Teens who have completed 9th grade or above
This program is approved for Montgomery County community service hours as required for High School Graduation.  Please call for more details.
The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is designed to give teenagers who have completed 9th grade or above the opportunity to learn leadership techniques, experience personal growth, gain new friends, and have fun in the process. CITs help maintain group control, create a safe environment, and assist in activities while working with our trained adult staff. CITs work in areas of camp that include groups Pre-K - 3rd grade. There is an extensive application and interview process for which references and a background check are required. For an application or more information, please call our Germantown office at (301) 989-2267 x1272. The application included in the paper application packet is NOT used for Germantown counselor-in training applications.